Commissioned in 1915 by Kirkman & Son Soap Company, 37 Bridge Street is the best looking 96 year old in Brooklyn. In classic daylight factory style, this simple brick façade building is representative of the factory architecture of its time and remains a neighborhood icon.

Alexander Kirkman's decision to move his company to Brooklyn grew the business ten fold, putting Kirkman & Sons on the map as one of the country's leading soap producers. To this day, the original manufacturing cylices remain in the building, and the logo recalls the soap's archetypal octagon shape, preserving the family name and its place in history.

Letting story inform style requires self-control. At 37 Bridge Street, our designers traded glitz for guts, preserving the building's original silos, and elevating its raw spaces in celebration of its historic beauty. Custom finishes compliment original factory elements, allowing yesteryear to shine through. And if any of your neighbors take up industrial soap making again, QuietRock soundproofing drywall in the walls and corridors make every space a virtual meditation room.

There's much to do. Inspired by glistening views of Manhattan and the Bridge, there are rays to catch on the rooftop and 5th floor terraces. There are calories to burn in the airy fitness room and ingredients for that post-workout shake to be stored in the Fresh Direct delivery suite. A complimentary storage space is included with each home as well as access to the adjacent bike room, and last, but not least, there are taxes to avoid with a 15 year tax abatement. So many luxuries, so little time.

Clean lines, locally-sourced millwork from Avalon Custom Woodworking, and baltic birch wood detailing turn even the most exotic chefs into locavores. Sleek black LG or Kitchen-Aid refrigerators have plenty of room for the night's Vinegar Hill House leftovers, and energy-smart GE or Whirlpool microwaves are perfect for reheating them the next day. Rather show off your own culinary skills? Stainless steel Bertazzoni ranges can help with that. And for the lucky diners, powerful Bosch dishwashers make clean-up duty almost too easy.

Kirkman & Son would be proud to have their products perched on surfaces this smooth. Porcelain Toto bathtubs and roomy walk-in showers easily wash the day away, and porcelain penny tiles compliment the custom, industrial-inspired bath fixtures. Toto dual-flush toilets, subtle silo accents, and the sheer size of these sanctuaries make the amount of time you'll want to spend in the wash closet seem obscene.

Color your collar blue in one of 45 dynamic condo spaces, each with its own unique layout. Or enter the modern machine age in one of the spacious duplex units, each with its own private garden. With an interior design that sensitively incorporates the original steel silo accents of the factory days, Kirkman Lofts preserve the architectural heritage of a lost time. Oversized, industrial-inspired windows and expansively high ceilings give added oomph to already spectacular views ranging from the Manhattan Bridge to The Empire State. And if you're not one for stargazing, you can always stare at the solid hardwood oak flooring, admire the vintage-inspired lighting, or caress your coveted washer and dryer. Go on, nobody's watching.

A townhome that is. Kirkman Lofts boasts three interior townhome units, each four stories tall with its own private internal elevator so you won't have to conquer the stairs after pounding a piece of DUMBO's Best Chocolate Cake in the World. Simply come home, undo that top button, and find something more comfortable to wear in the master suite's walk-in closet. Then, take a load off on your private roof deck, in the first floor courtyard, or just enjoy a sun-drenched nap under an airy skylight. These three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath beauties are all accessible directly from Bridge Street. Think of them as home sweet home, with amenities.

With breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as the iconic Manhattan, Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges, you won't be able to resist gazing ponderously out the windows, wondering what madness you're missing.

The Kirkmans believed in originality. It's why their soap products were so successful, and it's why every space in Kirkman Lofts was designed differently. With no two layouts the same, residents have the ability to truly own each unique space. In a world of sameness, home should be one of a kind.

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1 Bedroom + Study, 1.5 Bath

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

2-Bedroom, 2 Bath

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

4-Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

If Alexander Kirkman were alive today, he might recognize the cobblestone streets and sweeping views of the East River, but DUMBO has changed dramatically since the days of ships and factories. Today, the neighborhood, recently named the city's 90th historic district by the Landmarks Preservation Society, boasts a bustling art scene, a wealth of foodie-famed restaurants, and enough shopping to consider taking out a second mortgage.

According to Brooklyn's L Magazine, DUMBO is the best place to spot a celebrity (corner of Front Street and Manhattan Bridge), and the best place to plan a blind date (dinner at River Café, dessert at Jacques Torres, a stroll through the new and improved Brooklyn Bridge Park).

But, the neighborhood is equally enjoyed by those not in a scene from Annie Hall. Residents spend their days perusing the talent housed in the Galapagos Art Space and St. Anne's Warehouse, picking up coffee at the DUMBO General Store to fuel the blocks-long wait at Grimaldi's, wedding-watching in the park and skimming the massive selection at Powerhouse Books. And with Brooklyn Heights right around the corner, you can schedule endless inter-area play dates.

With all its new luxuries, DUMBO retains elements of its industrial roots, giving the neighborhood an authenticity and personality entirely its own. Call it old-fashionable.

The unit layouts, square footage and dimensions are approximate and subject to normal construction variances and tolerances. Not all items depicted in artist's rendering and photography are included in unit purchase. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in accordance with the offering plan. This is not an offering. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor File No. CD10-0050. Equal Housing Opportunity. Historic photos provided by BrooklynPix.com